Goo Goo Dolls to perform at Gator Growl 2011

July 21, 2011

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Gator Nation asked, and Gator Growl 2011 answered.

After student and alumni survey results showed extreme interest in bringing back a fireworks show and a musical act, the 2011 Gator Growl staff pulled a few strings and a few all-nighters to make this happen.

After a year with no musical act in 2010, the Goo Goo Dolls will perform at this year’s Gator Growl event as the headlining act. The Goo Goo Dolls are an American rock band that has been nominated for four Grammy Awards, had 14 top-10 singles and sold nearly 9 million albums in the United States alone.

In addition, the traditional fireworks show had always been a crowd-pleaser and a perfect finishing touch. However, the last time UF saw the illuminations was in 2007. Finally, Gainesville skies will light up once again.

Another change this year will include the location of the main stage. Ever since the first Growl show in 1923, the stage has either been located in the north or south endzone, however, this year it will be located in the student section on the east side of the stadium.

Gator Growl 2011 will be held on Nov. 4 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. This year’s event will mark Gator Growl’s 88th show since its origination in 1923. For more information, check out www.gatorgrowl.org.